"Jerry Hughes has been a consistently outstanding performer in his four-year career at TCU," Hendricks said. "I have enjoyed watching him become one of the top defensive ends in the nation."

Hughes anchors the nation's top-ranked defense. He has 15 tackles for a loss, including 11 and a half sacks, among a career-high 54 tackles. In their first BCS appearance, the Horned Frogs are 12-0 and headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Boise State.

The Ted Hendricks Award will be presented to Hughes on March 21 at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami, Fla.